The Pittsburgh Steelers is an organization steeped in tradition, especially when it comes to its line backing corps. From the good ole “Dracula in Cleats” Jack Lambert, to Greg “Avoid” Lloyd, to James “Deebo” Harrison; these positions have been filled with pro bowlers, All-Pros and Hall of Famers. However, due to injuries and age, this position has been in a downward trend since the team’s last Super Bowl appearance. Over the past two drafts, the Steelers used both of their first-round ... Read More
Penn State falls to Purdue 64-59, ends B1G tourney run
The Penn State Nittany Lions (18-16, 6-15 Big Ten) ended their Cinderella tournament run with a 64-59 loss to the fourth-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (20-11, 12-6 Big Ten). DJ Newbill ended his senior season with 19 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Fellow senior Ross Travis added 10 points and nine rebounds in the attempt. Penn State jumped out to an early lead with points from Travis, Newbill, and Donovan Jack. Travis’ dunk over AJ Hammons, Purdue’s 7-foot junior forward, gave the ... Read More
Veteran Williams to become newest Steelers back
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers have finally dug into the free agency market, signing veteran RB DeAngelo Williams. The 31 year-old who played in college at Memphis was drafted in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft with the 27th pick by the Carolina Panthers. He has been a member of the team ever since, setting franchise records in just about every rushing category during the course of nine seasons there. Williams missed quite a bit of time last season, but was ... Read More
Steelers sign Roethlisberger to new contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers, who have been quiet on the free agent front several days into one of the league's busiest transaction periods, made a major announcement this afternoon regarding the face of the franchise. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's contract was extended, as first reported on Twitter by Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The team planned a press conference for 5 pm on Friday to make the deal official and to announce specific details. Any extension will make it very ... Read More
Nittany Lions triumph over Hawkeyes, advance to Big Ten quarterfinals
The Penn State Nittany Lions (18-15, 4-14 Big Ten) have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament with a 67-58 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes (21-11, 21-6 Big Ten). DJ Newbill came up big with 18 points for Penn State in the attempt; Ross Travis added 17 points and seven rebounds to the Nittany Lions’ total. Penn State started out sluggishly, missing 17 of the team’s first 21 shots and went scoreless for a nine-minute stretch in the opening half. Iowa could not find the target ... Read More
Pens return home to host last-place Oilers
Only one team in the NHL's Western Conference is already eliminated from playoff contention, and they are visiting Consol Energy Center on Thursday evening. The Edmonton Oilers (18-38-11, 47 points), like the Eastern Conference's last-place Buffalo Sabres, are "battling" for the league's worst record and the best chance at winning the draft lottery and the first pick in June. Edmonton will have to deal with a Pittsburgh Penguins (38-18-10, 86 points) team that, despite playing better of late, ... Read More
Nittany Lions top Cornhuskers, move on in Big Ten tourney
The Penn State Nittany Lions (17-15, 4-14 Big Ten) opened the Big Ten Tournament with a 68-65 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers (13 – 18, 5–14, Big Ten). The hero of the game for the Nittany Lions was once again DJ Newbill, who scored a team high 26 points, tying Tim Frazier for the Penn State record for most points scored in a Big Ten Tournament game. The Lions outscored the Cornhuskers 34-29 in the first half, but could not gain a substantial lead in the opening 20 minutes. Nebraska ... Read More
Top 10 All Time Steelers Quarterbacks
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most storied franchises in professional sports. They’ve won 6 Super Bowls, they have the best record and most playoff appearances of any franchise in the NFL since the merger, and the Hall of Fame is filled with former Steelers. The Steelers, however, have had less than an embarrassment of riches at the QB position. In fact, there’s more embarrassment than there is riches after you get past the top 3 guys. With this in mind, here are the Top 10 ... Read More
Steel City Yellow Jackets honored by city council, ready to make noise in playoffs
Pittsburgh City Council declared today to be “Steel City Yellow Jackets” day in honor of the city’s ABA franchise which begins its final playoff pursuit of an ABA championship this weekend. The full proclamation, sponsored by councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, reads: "WHEREAS, Steel City Yellow Jackets are in their inaugural season of the American Basketball Association (ABA) representing the City of Pittsburgh; and, WHEREAS, after much hard work, dedication and tryouts, the Yellow ... Read More
Big Ten’s ‘Year of Readiness’ – genius or madness?
The Big Ten is considering ruling freshman in some or all varsity sports ineligible in an attempt to create a year of “readiness” for college athletes. Big Ten leaders are currently reaching out to member schools and other thought officials to get opinions regarding the changes, but have not made an official proposal. As more feedback about the topic becomes available, the Big Ten is expected to present its findings at the 2016 NCAA Convention in San Antonio in January with the hope of ... Read More